How to avoid phone calls for permanent jobs?

[jjdarg]

Could be the market for your skill set is falling out of favour in the contracting space and clients/employers are seeing it more as something they'd rather retain in-house?

If you are getting 25 calls in a day for permie roles, and your work history points to being a contractor, it could be a sign.

My experience is that permie employers (especially the ones near where I live) don't like contractors; the only time I get approached about permie roles is when it is close to home because the agents aren't going to waste their time otherwise.

[cojak]

His work experience doesn't point to contracting, that's his problem.

There are LOADS of newbie contractors who would jump at the chance of a permie job after bench time and/or an unhappy second contract.

[Pondlife]

Stay permie, seriously.

Enjoy your 25 days hols a year, spend it with friends. If you get bored do some company funded training to do something a bit more exciting. But, and I mean this with the best intentions DO NOT RESIGN AND GO CONTRACTING. Please! It's not for everyone and after reading your previous posts I think I can honestly say, it's not for you.

[LivingUpNorth]

You could send all calls to voice mail. Just reply to the messages that are relevant.

[BolshieBastard]

You could send all calls to voice mail. Just reply to the messages that are relevant.

Hmmmm. Given the number of agents who either wont leave a message or take your call when you do return theirs, Im not certain that's a good idea.

But, that's just my opinion.

[LivingUpNorth]

Hmmmm. Given the number of agents who either wont leave a message or take your call when you do return theirs, Im not certain that's a good idea.

But, that's just my opinion.

My experience is they all leave a message if they think you are a good fit for the role. Ditto for answering your calls.

If you're aren't a good fit then I agree with your comment.

[northernladuk]

It is probably also partly my fault, but I had 25 voicemail messages Monday morning before 12:00 and unfortunately it was 75% for permanent work. It takes time and organization in order, so you don't waste any good leads. I sometimes get confused by so much information from so many recruiters simultaneously.

You ought to be thankful you are getting 5 VM's in a morning about contractor roles IMO.

[No2politics]

You ought to be thankful you are getting 5 VM's in a morning about contractor roles IMO.

6.25

[northernladuk]

6.25

Ty for that. I did ask my accountant but they are a little slow in responding for some reason

[BolshieBastard]

My experience is they all leave a message if they think you are a good fit for the role. Ditto for answering your calls.

If you're aren't a good fit then I agree with your comment.

Hardly. If they dont think you're a good or reasonable fit (for the permie or contract role), 99% of them wouldnt waste their time phoning you in the first place. They'd be more productive phoning to ask for leads!

I can understand agents chancing their arm phoning contractors about permie roles. I cant see them phoning about a role your skillset doesnt match and therefore arent suitable for. Perhaps the odd idiot would do this from time to time but not regularly.